[games_access] Introduction and Open Question

[Gabby Taylor]

Oh, there's more than one thread now! I'm still learning this email system,
sorry.

@Brandon: Thank you for pointing me to that forum! It should prove to be a
great place to gather feedback on how we can be of more help.

@Michelle: Thank you for your support! I'm very excited to get the ball
rolling on this. :)

There's a lot of work to do, so I may as well get started.
Gabby

On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 1:38 AM, Michelle Hinn <michellehinn at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Gabby!
>
> That's wonderful that you have taken upon this task. It's something we've
> wanted to do from the start of the SIG but have had too few volunteers in
> general that we've had a hard time extending the SIG to include this. So
> know that you have support! And let us know the things you need from us.
> The IGDA can do things such as help us run a survey amongst the membership
> of the entire organization.
>
> I'm on the steering committee but was the chair for many years and I'm
> definitely willing to help you kick this off. Not everyone in the SIG has a
> disability but all have passion for creating more accessible gaming
> environments -- which includes creating a more accessible work space and
> conditions.
>
> Michelle Hinn
>
> On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 1:17 AM, Brandon Keith Biggs <
> brandonkeithbiggs at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Gabby,
>> There are blind game developers at:
>> http://forum.audiogames.net/viewforum.php?id=28
>> Not sure about other disabilities though.
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>> Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/>
>>
>> On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 8:04 PM, Gabby Taylor <mittenstehkitty at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well.
>>>
>>> My name is Gabby and I am looking to start a formalized effort to
>>> provide support for disabled game developers within the Game Accessibility
>>> SIG. Considering the overlap between disabled developers and disabled
>>> gamers, I feel like this won't be too out of line with the hard work you
>>> wonderful people have already put forth.
>>>
>>> To kick this off, I'd like to get your input on how we should start this
>>> endeavor: I feel it is best to gather information on what kinds of
>>> disabilities are represented in the industry and how they are currently
>>> supported (if applicable) to give us an idea of where and how we can make
>>> improvements to best effect. I also believe that creating a safe space for
>>> disabled game developers and our allies to talk in a confidential,
>>> supportive environment would be of great benefit for brainstorming more
>>> solutions.
>>>
>>> I'm very excited to hear all of your opinions, and to begin working with
>>> you to let the game industry be as inclusive and open to all as the games
>>> we create.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Gabby Taylor
>>>
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